Darfield Gift Gallery

A beautiful range: Darfield Gift Gallery

Experience and wander through the oldest historic building in Darfield.     At Darfield Gift Gallery you can wander upstairs and discover a treasure trove of beautiful items like the Ashley and Co. range, Ecoya candles and diffusers, Citta candles, travel bags and linen, Stella & Gemma and Stilen jewellery and so […]

Continental Catering

Five-star finesse: Continental Catering

Catering to South Island’s most exquisite events, Continental Catering Ltd has an unsurpassed reputation, with five-star finesse.     Known for fine cuisine and exceptional delivery service, Continental Catering also works in partnership with many Christchurch venues. Christchurch Gondola, Tait Technology Centre, The Arts Centre plus the Christchurch Art Gallery all offer […]

Mercedes A200 hatch

A Tiger Under the Hood: Mercedes A200 hatch

Picking up the Mercedes A200 hatch from Armstong Prestige, I was invited to be shown a few things about the connectivity in the vehicle but declined due to the fact I’m a bit “I’ve got this, how hard can it be” I must admit.     I was wrong and should have […]

Embracing our accessible city

Embracing our accessible city

Architect Craig South takes a look at how Christchurch’s growing cycle and pedestrian infrastructure is poised to transform the city’s future.     Part of the vision for the Christchurch rebuild was to create a city that would be safer, cleaner and easier to access. Most Cantabrians agree with that in principle, […]

Peanut butter & white choc squares

Peanut butter & white choc squares: Recipes

The easiest and yummiest no-bake peanut butter slices with white chocolate       Ingredients 2 cups (approx 170g) crushed Super Wine biscuits or similar 220g butter melted 1 cup peanut butter melted 2 cups icing sugar 1 1/2 cups white chocolate melts 4 tbs peanut butter extra Method Grease and line […]

Cup Week Headwear

Turning heads: Cup Week Headwear

Spring is in the air and with it comes New Zealand Cup and Show Week (NZCSW), the South Island’s premier Spring Festival. And, fashion alert, if you’re looking to turn heads, then it’s high time to start thinking about your headwear.   Christchurch sister duo behind Show Pony Millinery, Liv and Carrie, […]